EMERGING designs for Falkirk’s new £70 million town hall are to be put on public display ahead of a planning application being submitted.
The public drop-in event is designed to gather the views of residents prior to the application being submitted later this winter. The event will be held on the second floor of Falkirk Library on October 27, from 3pm to 8pm.
Stallan Brand was appointed by Falkirk Council in July to lead the design of the town hall, which will bring together a range of civic, cultural, and community functions within a single building – including a theatre, studio theatre, public library, public studios, council chamber, council workspaces, advice and support services, and café facilities.
Bringing together services and activities currently delivered from a number of locations, the town hall would create a modern public building for culture, learning, public services and community use, the council explained. The building has been designed around a large central atrium that would act as a shared public space where people can meet, learn, work and take part in community activities.
Visitors will also be able to view plans for a new civic space alongside the Town Hall, featuring landscaped gardens, seating, public gathering spaces and interactive landscape features creating a new place for people to meet, relax and spend time in the town centre.
Paul Stallan, of Stallan Brand Architects said, “This is an important stage in the design process and we’re keen to hear what local people think about the plans. The aim is to create a building that celebrates Falkirk’s status and civic role while providing modern, flexible spaces that can support culture, learning, public services and community use for decades to come.
“The feedback we receive will help refine the designs before the next stage of the project.”
Councillor Paul Garner, acting leader of Falkirk Council added, “Creating a new Town Hall is a significant investment so it is absolutely essential it meets the needs of all the communities within Falkirk Council. That is why it’s so important that people have the opportunity to see what’s being proposed and tell us what they think before plans are finalised.
“This event will give residents the chance to speak directly with the architects and project team, understand the thinking behind the designs and help shape the final planning application.
“We want people to come along, see the designs, tell us how they might use the spaces and share their views. Feedback from the community will help us refine the plans as the project moves forward.”
Subject to planning approval, funding, procurement, and other statutory requirements, Falkirk Council said that construction is anticipated to begin in Autumn 2027 – with completion in winter 2029.
